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All About Housemaids Knee

November 21, 2022 by Samuel Marlow

If you’re here, you’re likely suffering from some unexplained knee pain, or maybe you know the cause! In the post below, we’ll give you everything there is to know about Prepatellar Bursitis, a condition often referred to as ‘Housemaids Knee’ and give you some great ways to ease the pain and aid recovery. (Image credit) … Read more

Insoles: Benefits and Mythbusting

June 24, 2022November 23, 2017 by Chris

When people think of insoles, they often picture something like the image above, a doctor measuring up your feet up with a tape measure just before he asks you to wear 10 inch platforms. But not so, in fact, insoles are now such a common and vital component of both sports training and everyday life … Read more

PhysioRoom’s Guide to Knee Braces

August 24, 2022July 20, 2017 by Chris

Knee Braces – A Brief History Knee braces and supports are one of the most vital aspects of knee injury treatment and rehabilitation. Being able to run, turn, stop and start again is absolutely crucial to being successful in your chosen sport. That’s why braces and supports can make all the difference when it comes … Read more

Celebrity Exercise DVDs and Videos

June 28, 2022September 24, 2012 by rheys

This year is the 30^th anniversary of the exercise video. In 1982 film star Jane Fonda released a video called the Jane Fonda Workout. It was a smash hit and it had all sorts of people up and down the land following Janeֳ instructions and moving their bodies.

Can Football Harness the Olympic Spirit?

June 28, 2022August 21, 2012 by rheys

A player is rolling around pretending he is injured. Annoyed a defender spits at him whilst he is on the floor. Two minutes later he tries to break the guys leg.

Five Dangerous Sports that werenִ’t in the Olympics this Year

August 2, 2022August 20, 2012 by rheys

To become part of the Olympic programme a sport has to have an International Federation which guarantees that the sport follows the Olympic charter. There are twenty-five core sports that are always included but the games can showcase a maximum of twenty eight.

Pre-Season Training for Footballers

June 9, 2022August 16, 2012 by rheys

With the Olympics dominating everything for the last two weeks we have almost forgotten about football. Some people may think that is a good thing but over the next nine months the Premier League will once again dominate the sporting headlines.

Inspire a Generation Рan Olympic Legacy?

June 9, 2022August 14, 2012 by rheys

The question that everyone is asking, now that the Olympics have ended, is whether there will be a legacy from these hugely successful games. Sebastian Coe and his team won the right to host the 30^th Olympiad by promising a legacy.

Training to be an Olympic Swimmer

June 9, 2022July 31, 2012 by rheys

Super swimmer Rebecca Adlington has just pushed her body to the limits to grab a bronze medal in the 400m freestyle at London 2012. Hopefully in a couple of days she will add a gold medal to her collection in the 800m.

Olympic Profile Beth Tweddle

June 9, 2022July 26, 2012 by rheys

South African born Beth Tweddle moved to this country when she was just eighteen months old. She is the most successful British gymnast of all time.

At the London games she will be going for gold on the uneven bars. She has won the top prize in this event at the Commonwealth games, European championships, World Cup Finals and three times at the World championships.